JLPT N1
～案の定（あんのじょう）
just as one thought; as expected; sure enough
Structure / Usage
案の定 + Result clause
Example Sentences
案の定、彼は約束の時間に遅れてきた。
Just as expected, he came late for the appointment.
準備不足だったので、案の定試験に落ちてしまった。
Since I was underprepared, sure enough I failed the exam.